“When I transferred to UC Santa Cruz from community college, I wasn’t guaranteed housing my senior year. Six of us toured primarily beaten-down homes, where on occasion, residents warned us not to move in. We soon realized we didn’t have…
The “Missing Middle” Housing Affordability Solution
It’s one thing when the economic theory of supply and demand affects the prices of our consumer goods, but it’s particularly problematic when it affects our basic need for a home. The lack of affordable housing is an increasing problem…
Job Opening: Regional Organizing Director – Central California
California YIMBY is looking for a highly motivated, tenacious, creative and dynamic individual to serve as the Regional Organizing Director for California’s Central Coast and Central Valley (IE. Santa Cruz, Monterey, Fresno) and join our fast-growing team. You’ll report to…
Sacramento must lead on housing
Leaders don’t shy away from solving major problems. Tell lawmakers in Sacramento that Californians need them to lead on housing and pass comprehensive solutions to ending the housing crisis this year. Senate Bill 50 — the More HOMES Act —…
The YIMBY Movement: Deepening our Roots
The housing crisis in our communities is part of a deeper problem; we’re working to address the systemic issues. From South Los Angeles to Oakland to Long Beach and beyond, California’s historically black neighborhoods are being hit hard by the…
“I can’t afford to buy a home in my hometown anymore”—meet James, the founder of San Diego North County YIMBY
We recently sat down with James Contino, Digital/Social Strategist for RTBIQ and the founder of North County San Diego YIMBY. He’s part of a growing movement of YIMBYs taking matters into their own hands. “I was born and raised in…
“I’m not sure I can continue to afford living here long term”—learn why David joined the YIMBY movement
We sat down with David Y, a member of East Bay for Everyone, to learn why he decided to get involved with the YIMBY movement: “I’ve lived in the Bay Area for almost my entire life. My family moved here…
Californians are abundantly clear: We need more housing
What do an overwhelming majority of Californians want? Affordable housing near jobs and transit! When do we want it? This year! The evidence keeps piling up: across the state, Californians overwhelmingly support legislation like the More HOMES Act (SB 50).…
A Tradition of Organizing
When there’s a crisis in the community, we help our neighbors. A new movement is bringing back this tradition to address the housing crisis. As young student activists and organizers in Ohio and Los Angeles in the early 1970s, my…
Evolve: Prop 13 FAQs
The following information was provided by Evolve, a non-partisan, 501c(4) nonprofit founded in 2011. To learn more information about the Schools & Communities First Ballot Measure, please go to https://www.evolve-ca.org “Moreover, as Proposition 13 controls the taxation of commercial property as well as…